Last week in Baby-Wearing in Las Vegas Part 1 I wrote about finding and buying the Mei Tai. That carrier is the very reason I fell in love with baby-wearing. Here is the reason why: That carrier gave me more freedom then I had had since my son was born. You see, nursing didn’t come easy to me, and once we finally corrected his lazy latch, things still weren’t “easy”. My son was … [Read more...]
My Brest Friend Nursing Stool ~ Review and Giveaway
When I was at the ABC Kids Expo I sought out My Brest Friend to personally tell them how much I LOVE their nursing pillow.Seriously, Love - it was one of the products that made breastfeeding a little easier for me. Unlike other nursing pillows I didn't have to slouch over to get a correct latch.While I was talking to Jessica she showed me their newest product, The Adjustable Nursing Stool! … [Read more...]
Weaning from Breastfeeding – Our 16 Month Journey
Just over 2 years since we found out we were expecting the sweetest squishiest baby ever. 16.5 Months since we had said Squishy Baby. 500+ days of our lives. Easily over 3000 Nursing sessions. Hundreds of hours of bonding time. One formally 10lb 2 oz baby, Now a healthy 26+lb 33inch Toddler. Cracked nipples. Un-totaled amounts spent on nipple creams, nursing bras, breast pads and … [Read more...]
Please welcome Family and Life in Las Vegas Sponsor ~ LaDy LaDuke
I would like to welcome LaDy LaDuke as a sponsor to Family and Life in Las Vegas!Recently LaDy LaDuke found my blog checking out other Lovely Blog awarded blogs. And I have to tell you, when I went to follow them back, I was thrilled with what I saw. It is no secret I am a big supporter of breastfeeding and anything that makes a breastfeeding mom's life easier. Add more fashionable into that … [Read more...]
Why breastfeeding was the best choice for us.
Today I realized that we may be closer to the end of breastfeeding then I thought. While I have a million reasons to be sad about that, I am only feeling happiness. My son is 15.5 months old now, and considering our beginning to breastfeeding, I am thrilled to have made it this long. If you haven’t already done so, please check out my story about beginning breastfeeding at my other blog Simple … [Read more...]